Talgan

Talgan is a village located in Gopiballavpur Ii subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Gopiballavpur are the district & sub-district headquarters of Talgan village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Chorchita is the gram panchayat of Talgan village.

Here you can discover what makes Talgan unique in its vibrant Gopiballavpur Ii-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Talgan’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Talgan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Talgan is 340414. The village spans a total geographical area of 124.39 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721517. Jhargram is nearest town to Talgan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Talgan village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Nayagram Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Talgan

Population of Talgan

According to the 2011 Census, Talgan has a total population of about 576, with approximately 302 males and 274 females. The sex ratio is around 907 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 74 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 92 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 375. The overall literacy rate is approximately 59.38%, with male literacy at about 73.51% and female literacy near 43.80%. There are around 114 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Talgan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Talgan

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Talgan. As per the 2011 stats, Talgan had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Talgan

Knowing the nearby villages of Talgan helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Talgan.

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